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Jakarta History Museum
Sight4.6 · 22 8563.8 · 2 039≈ 1 h 15 minEntry: ~10000 IDR4.7 km from the center
Housed in the former Stadhuis of Batavia on Fatahillah Square, this prominent museum chronicles the capital's heritage from prehistoric times to independence. Completed in 1710 by the Dutch East India Company, the handsome colonial mansion was modeled after Amsterdam's royal palace. Inside, exhibits display antique teak furniture, historic nautical maps, ceremonial swords, colonial cannons, and grim underground water dungeon cells.
Highlights
- Grand 1710 Dutch colonial Stadhuis overlooking historic Fatahillah Square
- Rare collection of Dutch East India Company teak furniture and antiquities
- Grim underground dungeon cells preserved from the colonial justice system
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:00 – 15:00 |
| Wed | 09:00 – 15:00 |
| Thu | 09:00 – 15:00 |
| Fri | 09:00 – 15:00 |
| Sat | 09:00 – 15:00 |
| Sun | 09:00 – 15:00 |
What’s nearby
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1 min walk · 54 m
Café Batavia
1 min walk · 113 m
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Museum Bank Indonesia
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Museum BNI displays the history of Indonesia's banking.
3 min walk · 224 m
Toko Merah is a historic building known for its red facade.
3 min walk · 261 m
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